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GL05 FCX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,835 mi
Last recorded96,835 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 96,835 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 96,814 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,970 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 84,595 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 84,591 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake disc inner faces pitting

Pass 14 May 2014 74,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight pitting and corrosion of front and rear brake discs

Fail 13 May 2014 74,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight pitting and corrosion of front and rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,325 miles

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN N/S/F WHEEL

Fail 11 Jul 2013 71,325 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN N/S/F WHEEL

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,009 miles

off side front steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 50,390 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,474 miles

Front brake discs worn, advise replacement when new pads are required.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 40,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs worn, advise replacement when new pads are required.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,738 miles

slight damage to windscreen in zone 'A' and zone 'B'.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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GL05 FCX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL05 FCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL05 FCX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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